Assistant buyer

Now hiring: Assistant buyer at SLIKEY WHOLESALE INC. in Scarborough, ON. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. This is a Term or contractPart time position. The schedule involves Day shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must study market reports, trade periodicals, and sales promotion materials.
• The candidate must arrange products according to planogram.
• The candidate must establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• The candidate must maintain adequate stock levels.
• The candidate must negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• The candidate must oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets.
• The candidate must provide exceptional customer service.
• The candidate must review organizational requirements to determine the quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
• The candidate must select and purchase merchandise for resale.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate must work in a wholesale store to manage inventory, support sales operations, and assist customers.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available for commuting to the work location.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

By mail

4750 Sheppard Avenue East, suite unit A
Toronto, ON
M1S 3V7

• Job reference number 3558085